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Multiphase Polymer Systems Micro- to Nanostructural Evolution in Advanced Technologies

Multiphase Polymer Systems Micro- to Nanostructural Evolution in Advanced Technologies

Phase morphology in multicomponent polymer-based systems represents the main physical characteristic that allows for control of the material design and implicitly the development of new plastics. Emphasizing properties of these promising new materials in both solution and solid phase this book describes the preparation processing properties and practical implications of advanced multiphase systems from macro to nanoscales. It covers a wide range of systems including copolymers polymer blends polymer composites gels interpenetrating polymers and layered polymer/metal structures describing aspects of polymer science engineering and technology. The book analyzes experimental and theoretical aspects regarding the thermal and electrical transport phenomena and magnetic properties of crucial importance in advanced technologies. It reviews the most recent advances concerning morphological rheological interfacial physical fire-resistant thermophysical and biomedical properties of multiphase polymer systems. Concomitantly the book deals with basic investigation techniques that are sensitive in elucidating the features of each phase. It also discusses the latest research trends that offer new solutions for advanced bio- and nanotechnologies. Introduces an overview of recent studies in the area of multiphase polymer systems their micro- and nanostructural evolutions in advanced technologies and provides future outlooks new challenges and opportunities. Discusses multicomponent structures that offer enhanced physical mechanical thermal electrical magnetic and optical properties adapted to current requirements of modern technologies. Covers a wide range of materials such as composites blends alloys gels and interpenetrating polymer networks. Presents new strategies for controlling the micro- and nanomorphology and the mechanical properties of multiphase p | Multiphase Polymer Systems Micro- to Nanostructural Evolution in Advanced Technologies

GBP 94.99
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Liquid Crystals with Nano/Micro Particles and Their Applications

Liquid Crystals with Nano/Micro Particles and Their Applications

LCs are self-organized anisotropic fluids that are thermodynamically located between the isotropic liquid and the crystalline phase exhibiting the fluidity of liquids as well as the long-range lattice order that can only be found in crystalline solids. The addition of nanomaterials to a LC material produces a composite or colloidal dispersion and results into a revolutionary change in their applications. This book will discuss the remarkable performances of nano-particle aided liquid crystals in metamaterials photonics functionalized polymer fibres sensing and medical diagnostics. | Liquid Crystals with Nano/Micro Particles and Their Applications

GBP 90.00
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Innovative Development in Micromanufacturing Processes

Innovative Development in Micromanufacturing Processes

Innovative Development in Micromanufacturing Processes details cutting edge technologies in micromanufacturing processes an industry which has undergone a technological transformation in the past decade. Enabling engineers to create high performance low cost and long-lasting products this book is an essential companion to all those working in micro and nano engineering. As products continue to get smaller and smaller the field of micromanufacturing has gained an international audience. This book looks at both approaches of micromanufacturing: top-down and bottom-up. The top-down approach includes subtractive micromanufacturing processes such as microturning micromilling microdrilling laser beam micromachining and magnetic abrasive finishing. The bottom-up approach involves additive manufacturing processes such as micro-forming micro deep drawing microforging microextrusion and microwelding. Additionally microjoining and microhybrid manufacturing processes are discussed in detail. The book also aids engineers and students in solving common manufacturing issues such as choice of materials and testing. The book will be of interest to those working in micro and nano engineering and machining as well as students in manufacturing engineering materials science and more.

GBP 115.00
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Metal Matrix Composites Properties and Applications

Metal Matrix Composites Properties and Applications

This book gives in-depth coverage of Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) focusing on micro and nano-reinforcements including hybrid structures and applications like tribological and corrosion behavior heat exchanger and so forth. Each chapter covers different perspectives of micro/nano reinforcement and related applications. Major topics covers include new-age reinforcement fracture and corrosion behavior tribological elastic elastoplastic and thermal behavior of MMCs. Features: Presents detailed analysis on new age reinforcements in Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs). Discusses application-based analysis of MMCs. Covers details about convergence of hybrid composite from conventional alloys. Includes mechanisms and effects of various reinforcement on pertinent properties. Reviews properties and applications of various MMCs. This book aims at graduate students researchers and professionals in micro/nano science & technology mechanical engineering industrial engineering metallurgy and composites. | Metal Matrix Composites Properties and Applications

GBP 145.00
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The Competitive Strength Of European Japanese And U.s. Suppliers On Asean Markets

The Competitive Strength Of European Japanese And U.s. Suppliers On Asean Markets

Originally published in 1987. This study evaluates micro- and macroeconomic determinants for the export performance of European suppliers to the markets of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). By comparing marketing strategies and the respective economic environment of suppliers from ElHope Japan and the U S - the major exporter | The Competitive Strength Of European Japanese And U. s. Suppliers On Asean Markets

GBP 125.00
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Impedance Spectroscopy and its Application in Biological Detection

Impedance Spectroscopy and its Application in Biological Detection

This book includes basics of impedance spectroscopy technology substrate compatibility issues integration capabilities and several applications in the detection of different analytes. It helps explore the importance of this technique in biological detection related micro/nanofabricated platforms and respective integration biological synthesis schemes to carry out the detection associated challenges and related future directions. The various qualitative/quantitative findings of several modules are summarized in the form of the detailed descriptions schematics and tables. Features: Serves as a single source for exploring underlying fundamental principles and the various biological applications through impedance spectroscopy Includes chapters based on nonbiological applications of impedance spectroscopy and IoT-enabled impedance spectroscopy-based methods for detection Discusses derivations substrates applications and several integrations Describes micro/nanofabrication of impedance-based biological sensors Reviews updated integrations like digital manufacturing and IoT This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in material science impedance spectroscopy and biosensing. | Impedance Spectroscopy and its Application in Biological Detection

GBP 140.00
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Handbook of Algal Technologies and Phytochemicals Two Volume Set

Handbook of Algal Technologies and Phytochemicals Two Volume Set

This two-volume set explores the aspects of diversity of micro and macro algal forms their traditional uses; their constituents which are of value for food feed specialty chemicals bioactive compounds for several novel applications and bioenergy molecules. The industrial production systems downstream processing utilization of the biomass and the metabolites of importance for various applications are addressed. Innovations in production technologies coupled with the biological activities of their novel metabolites and molecules offer tremendous scope for the exploitation of these micro and macro algal forms through industrial production processes in a sustainable manner. These two volumes offer a treasure house of information to the students and researchers of plant sciences biological sciences agricultural sciences foods and nutrition sciences health sciences and environmental sciences. Their practical value will benefit professionals including agriculture and food experts biotechnologists ecologists environmentalists and biomass specialists. This set will also aid industries dealing with foods nutraceuticals pharmaceuticals cosmecuticals health care products and bioenergy. | Handbook of Algal Technologies and Phytochemicals Two Volume Set

GBP 175.00
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The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics such as surface-to-volume ratio quantum confinement effect surface plasmon response widening of band gap etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all over the globe in last few decades. Written in a convenient and easy-to-read style this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many issues related to the food and textile industries treatment of polluted water health energy crises targeted drug delivery etc. The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery sensors photosplitting of water wastewater treatment microbial diagnosis textile industries nanocomposites food industries (safety security packaging and preservation) etc. | The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

GBP 147.00
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Mobile Microspies Particles for Sensing and Communication

Mobile Microspies Particles for Sensing and Communication

On the one hand particle-based sensing techniques are driven by new technologies for preparing and measuring micro- and nanoparticles and by a fascination of the possibilities for design and functionalization of all specificities in structure shapes and behavior of these tiny objects. On the other hand there evolves a fast-growing need for new sensing and communication paths for medicine biotechnology and analytical science as well as for new and efficient information transfer and storage systems. No longer are particles regarded only as special types of materials. However we have a better understanding of how they are bridging the gap between material and system between structure and function. Although there are numerous books on micro- and nanoparticles and on sensors there is to the best of my knowledge no book focusing on the general concept of particles as mobile microtransducers. This book clarifies that signal-transducing particles should be regarded as functional elements as part of a system not simply as special materials. It introduces concepts of bead-base sensing and mobile spies at the micro- and nanoscale and gives a representative overview of the variety of particle-based sensing. The state of the art in the development of particles as mobile spies for communication and information management allows us to speculate about future particle-based components and systems in a completely sustainable world economy. In addition the book reports on a fast-evolving technical field which is a typical example of the required convergence of technical strategies and mechanisms in living nature and would make a great reference for professionals and students of chemistry biochemistry biology pharmacy medicine agriculture mechatronics informatics materials science and systems engineering. | Mobile Microspies Particles for Sensing and Communication

GBP 100.00
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Children and Families in the Social Environment Modern Applications of Social Work

Children and Families in the Social Environment Modern Applications of Social Work

The first edition of this volume successfully applied Bronfenbrenner's micro-systems taxonomy to childrearing and family life. Emphasizing how forces in the environment influence children's behavior Garbarino has staked out an intermediate position between the psychoanalytic and the systems approach to human development. Taking cognizance of new research and of changes in American society Garbarino has once again carefully analyzed the importance of children's social relationships. For this wholly revised second edition he has incorporated a greater emphasis on ethnic cultural and racial issues. | Children and Families in the Social Environment Modern Applications of Social Work

GBP 145.00
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The Firm and Territory An Organizational Perspective

The Firm and Territory An Organizational Perspective

This book investigates the relationship between the firm and the territory emphasizing the micro-organizational dimension and the interactions between actors at territorial levels. First the book examines the particular features of the firm considering three key factors - structural design power configuration and organizational culture – and the characteristics of the surrounding territory as a specific spatial ecosystem with its own institutions agents history and objectives. Second it analyses organizational tenets at the micro- and meso levels with a view to explaining various relational models and their implications at the level of the firm and the territory. Although previous studies have focused on the territory as a geographical space in which firms procure resources and promote development this book presents an innovative approach and makes a key contribution to the literature by dealing with the firm and the territory from an organizational perspective. The relationship is analysed as bidirectional: a key question concerns how the territory can impact the organizational dimension of the firm and how the firm can characterize the territory. This will be considered in connection with various effects. The positive effects of the relationship with the territory are investigated in terms of territorial identity territorial resilience and territorial sustainability. The negative effects include the role of criminal networks rooted in the territory with firms acting as key agents. | The Firm and Territory An Organizational Perspective

GBP 120.00
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Advances in Cereals Processing Technologies

Advances in Cereals Processing Technologies

The present book presents its reader with comprehensive knowledge related to cereals processing. It is imperative to have sound knowledge of food laws and regulations with an Indian perspective as these play a pivotal role in commercializing food products as well as fresh produce which are aptly covered in this book. It includes recent trends in technology of cereals based products technological updates in legumes and pulses based convenience/processed foods various aspects of evolution of bakery and confectionery technology and technological evaluation of milling. Since age's process of fermentation was employed for preserving the cereals based food by using general and specified micro flora and micro fauna the science and technology involved is well explained in the chapter titled 'Fermented Food Based on Cereal and Pulses. ' The most important quality attributes related to cereals processing are rheological and thermal changes which occur when extrinsic factors such as moisture and temperature are ebbed and flowed. This subject was sensibly covered under 'Rheological and Thermal Changes Occurring During Processing. ' Sugarcane and the sugar industry have the largest contribution to the industrial development. Various unit operations and technology involved are explained as recent updates in sugar honey jaggery and salt processing. Shelf life stability of the products with respect to various chemical parameters attributed to the oxidative changes in processed foods is also aptly covered. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA. | Advances in Cereals Processing Technologies

GBP 99.99
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Continuum Mechanics for Engineers

Continuum Mechanics for Engineers

A bestselling textbook in its first three editions Continuum Mechanics for Engineers Fourth Edition provides engineering students with a complete concise and accessible introduction to advanced engineering mechanics. It provides information that is useful in emerging engineering areas such as micro-mechanics and biomechanics. Through a mastery of this volume’s contents and additional rigorous finite element training readers will develop the mechanics foundation necessary to skillfully use modern advanced design tools. Features: Provides a basic understandable approach to the concepts mathematics and engineering applications of continuum mechanics Updated throughout and adds a new chapter on plasticity Features an expanded coverage of fluids Includes numerous all new end-of-chapter problems With an abundance of worked examples and chapter problems it carefully explains necessary mathematics and presents numerous illustrations giving students and practicing professionals an excellent self-study guide to enhance their skills.

GBP 110.00
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Tribology in Sustainable Manufacturing

Tribology in Sustainable Manufacturing

Tribology in Sustainable Manufacturing compiles the fundamentals of friction in manufacturing processes and the application of tribology in advanced manufacturing. Covering topics such as 3D printing green lubrication laser sintering and Industry 4. 0 the book enables cost-effective and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. In an effort to reduce energy consumption production time and costs while simultaneously improving plant productivity sustainable tribology plays a key role in modern manufacturing processes. With a focus on broadening the application of tribology in sustainable manufacturing the book integrates cutting edge research from international contributors. Topics included involve machine learning micro-machining friction stir welding and metal forming. It also discusses the tribological properties of advanced materials and coatings and how to model tribology in manufacturing processes. This book will be of interest to engineers and students in the fields of machining tribology additive manufacturing surface engineering and coating.

GBP 130.00
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Decision Support System and Automated Negotiations

Decision Support System and Automated Negotiations

Decision support systems are developed for integrated pest and disease management and nutrition management using open-source technologies as java android and low-cost hardware devices like Arduino micro controller. This text discusses the techniques to convert agricultural knowledge in the context of ontology and assist grape growers by providing this knowledge through decision support system. The key features of the book are: Presents the design & development of an ontology-based decision support system for integrated crop management. Discusses the techniques to convert agricultural knowledge in text to ontology. Focuses on an extensive study of various e-Negotiation protocols for automated negotiations Provides an architecture for predicting the opponent’s behaviour and various factors which affect the process of negotiation. The text is primarily written for graduate students professionals and academic researchers working in the fields of computer science and engineering agricultural science and information technology. | Decision Support System and Automated Negotiations

GBP 89.99
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Principles of Economics in Context

Principles of Economics in Context

The study of economics should not be highly abstract but closely related to real-world events. Principles of Economics in Context addresses this challenge laying out the principles of micro-and macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough up to date and relevant to students keeping theoretical exposition close to experience. Emphasizing writing that is compelling clear and attractive to students it addresses such critical concerns as ecological sustainability distributional equity the quality of employment and the adequacy of living standards. Key features include: Clear explanation of basic concepts and analytical tools with Discussion Questions at the end of each section encouraging immediate review of what has been read and relating the material to the students’ own experience; Full complement of instructor and student support materials online including test banks and grading through Canvas; Key terms highlighted in boldface throughout the text and important ideas and definitions set off from the main text; A glossary at the end of the book containing all key terms their definitions and the number of the chapter(s) in which each was first used and defined. Updates for the second edition include: Expanded coverage of topics including inequality financialization and debt issues the changing nature of jobs and sustainable development; New material on wage discrimination by race and gender; an expanded section on labor markets and immigration; Updated discussion of fiscal policy to include more recent developments such as the Trump tax cuts; New material on behavioral economics public goods and climate change policy; a new section on “The Economics of Renewable Energy. ” This new affordable edition combines the just-released new editions of Microeconomics in Context and Macroeconomics in Context to provide an integrated full-year text covering all aspects of both micro-and macro-analysis and application with many up-to-date examples and extensive supporting Web resources for instructors and students. The companion website can be found at: http://www. bu. edu/eci/education-materials/textbooks/principles-of-economics-in-context/

GBP 110.00
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Polish Immigrant Organizations in Germany The Transnational Opportunity Structure

Polish Immigrant Organizations in Germany The Transnational Opportunity Structure

Polish Immigrant Organizations in Germany examines the situation of Polish immigrant organizations in Germany. Based on in-depth mixed-method research consisting of surveys case studies and interviews with immigrants representatives of institutions involved in the implementation of integration strategy and those responsible for Polish diaspora policy it develops the notion of the transnational opportunity structure which analyses the major factors shaping the situation of immigrant organizations. With attention to the characteristics of the migration process and the immigrant community the country of residence the country of origin and bilateral relations between the two countries—which are in turn moderated by both global factors and micro factors—this book offers a multi-faceted analysis of diverse processes of developing diaspora groups and their organizations. It will therefore appeal to scholars of sociology political science security studies and public policy with interests in migration and Diaspora studies as well as intra-European mobility. | Polish Immigrant Organizations in Germany The Transnational Opportunity Structure

GBP 130.00
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Demand and Supply

Demand and Supply

First published in 1971 Demand and Supply is an introduction to the economics of resource allocation often known as micro-economics. Ralph Turvey examines how the economy really works and does not just give the economists’ textbook version which oversimplifies technology and exaggerates the importance of prices in adjusting supply and demand. Instead of offering theoretical diagrams and imaginary examples he refrains from expounding those ideas that cannot be simply demonstrated or applied. But he includes sections on retail margins urban land values and the value of time – topics rarely dealt with in beginner’s books. Some examples of the examples are: university teachers’ pay; cotton spinning costs; pricing of tin cans; demand for farm tractors; newspaper economics; competition in the bus industry. This is the kind of economics used in practice and rests on down to earth fact finding. This book will be useful for both general readers and A- level and first year university students.

GBP 89.99
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Comprehensive Land Consolidation in China

Comprehensive Land Consolidation in China

This book systematically investigates the strategy and practice of comprehensive land consolidation in China by assessing the objective of the program and its implementation. In the first part of the book the authors first review the development and historical policy of land consolidation and land rehabilitation with a focus on initiatives inaugurated in China since the 1980s. The following three chapters analyze different modes approaches and measures of land consolidation. The second part focuses on planning patterns designed and implemented in different territorial and geographical regions in China including urban and rural areas ecological function zones mining areas and coastal regions and islands. It also looks into the institutional basis supportive measures and mechanisms for the coordinated regional implementation of land consolidation at the macro medium and micro levels. Based on their findings the authors advance ten actionable policy suggestions on the promotion of China’s land consolidation. The title will appeal to scholars students and policy makers interested in economic management land planning and natural resources management.

GBP 130.00
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Piezoelectric Technology Materials and Applications for Green Energy Harvesting

Piezoelectric Technology Materials and Applications for Green Energy Harvesting

This book explains the state-of-the-art green piezoelectric energy harvesting (PEH) technology. It highlights different aspects of PEH starting right from the materials their synthesis and characterization techniques to applications. Various types of materials including ceramics polymers composites and bio-inspired compounds in nano micro and meso scale and their recent advancements are captured in detail with special focus on lead-free systems. Different challenges and issues faced while designing a PEH are also included. Features: Guides on how to harvest piezoelectric energy in a sustainable manner Describes related figures of merit for piezoelectric energy harvesting Covers synthesis of piezoelectric materials in the form of bulk single crystal nano and thin/thick film Includes pertinent advanced characterization techniques Reviews piezo-energy harvesting devices and structures This book is aimed at researchers professionals and graduate students in electrical engineering materials and energy. | Piezoelectric Technology Materials and Applications for Green Energy Harvesting

GBP 100.00
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Telecommunications in Developing Countries The Challenge from Brazil

Telecommunications in Developing Countries The Challenge from Brazil

Telecommunications in Developing Countries (1990) stresses the importance of modern micro electronics-based telecommunications for developing economies in providing a basic communications infrastructure for economic and industrial development and the springboard for new information technology activities. Although progress in telecommunications has so far been concentrated in the most advanced regions of the world some developing countries can bypass older less efficient forms of telecommunications and go straight to microelectronic technology. This book is the first to examine the challenges and difficulties facing developing countries in this field. extending existing theories of technology transfer and diffusion Michael Hobday offers an explanation of the forces for change in the telecommunications industry. He then examines Brazil's experience in telecommunications from developing the technology and building up a modern infrastructure to controlling multinational suppliers of equipment. Dr Hobday explains why Brazil's efforts in this area have succeeded and offers lessons for other developing countries. | Telecommunications in Developing Countries The Challenge from Brazil

GBP 90.00
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Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future Environmental and Agronomic Impacts

Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future Environmental and Agronomic Impacts

Soil organic matter (SOM) is the primary determinant of soil functionality. Soil organic carbon (SOC) accounts for 50% of the SOM content accompanied by nitrogen phosphorus and a range of macro and micro elements. As a dynamic component SOM is a source of numerous ecosystem services critical to human well-being and nature conservancy. Important among these goods and services generated by SOM include moderation of climate as a source or sink of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases storage and purification of water a source of energy and habitat for biota (macro meso and micro-organisms) a medium for plant growth cycling of elements (N P S etc. ) and generation of net primary productivity (NPP). The quality and quantity of NPP has direct impacts on the food and nutritional security of the growing and increasingly affluent human population. Soils of agroecosystems are depleted of their SOC reserves in comparison with those of natural ecosystems. The magnitude of depletion depends on land use and the type and severity of degradation. Soils prone to accelerated erosion can be strongly depleted of their SOC reserves especially those in the surface layer. Therefore conservation through restorative land use and adoption of recommended management practices to create a positive soil-ecosystem carbon budget can increase carbon stock and soil health. This volume of Advances in Soil Sciences aims to accomplish the following: Present impacts of land use and soil management on SOC dynamics Discuss effects of SOC levels on agronomic productivity and use efficiency of inputs Detail potential of soil management on the rate and cumulative amount of carbon sequestration in relation to land use and soil/crop management Deliberate the cause-effect relationship between SOC content and provisioning of some ecosystem services Relate soil organic carbon stock to soil properties and processes Establish the relationship between soil organic carbon stock with land and climate Identify controls of making soil organic carbon stock as a source or sink of CO2 Connect soil organic carbon and carbon sequestration for climate mitigation and adaptation | Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future Environmental and Agronomic Impacts

GBP 170.00
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Occupational Mobility in Contemporary India Beyond One Generation Into the Future

Occupational Mobility in Contemporary India Beyond One Generation Into the Future

This book analyses the magnitude of the relationship between family background and adult occupational and educational outcomes and provides a comprehensive view of intergenerational mobility in the context of religious and caste dynamics in India. Based on nationally representative data sets the book tracks educational and occupational mobility experiences of different socio-religious groups in contemporary India. Examining primary and secondary data to comprehend the macro picture and the micro details the book offers insights into intra-generational occupational mobility and the perceptions and expectations of Muslim households. The book presents a classification of jobs and mobility analysis that is built on solid foundations of stratification theories. Moreover it identifies data and presents evidence on the neighborhood effects in India. Offering an analysis of intergenerational advancement this book is aimed at researchers in the field of economics sociology labor studies development studies minority and subaltern studies as well as those interested in the socio-economic issues of disadvantaged socio-religious groups in India. | Occupational Mobility in Contemporary India Beyond One Generation Into the Future

GBP 130.00
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